The only way I can feel confident on fast twisty roads is to just concentrate 100% and go for it.
Weight transfer, keeping over the front of the bike, watching the "apex" of the bend to get clues as to where the road is going, counter steering, looking at where I want the bike to be etc etc - if I'm doing all that, I don't have time to be worried. Just keeping really busy, so doubt doesn't have time to creep in. If I have time to think about it, I'll cock it up!
Chicken strips are just another way to put pressure on yourself in my view. 100% concentration in the moment is what is needed.
This Lofo ride coming up, I know I'm going to mess this up cos I've built up the difficulty of Fish Hill bends too much in my head. If I can only relax and concentrate...these bends are a real test of how far you dare to lean the bike.